The marriage took place in jail around 12:30pm on Thursday after an order notice from the High Court stated that court will acquit the accused if a marriage is officiated upon the will of both parties. Jail authorities, the bride and bridegroom parties, also Moniruzzaman, assistant commissioner of the district administration were present at the wedding inside the office of the jailer of Feni District Jail. The bride, Bibi Johura, said: “The court has ensured justice by enabling me to gain my right. Police found the rape allegations to be true and arrested Zia the same day. The previous version had incorrectly stated a High Court order.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 19, 2020 14:27 UTC